Built in 1972, Greenville’s 102,000-sqft City Hall needs updates for safety, energy efficiency, and modern workspaces. Renovating rather than relocating keeps City Hall anchored downtown, where it’s been since 1938. That’s why the city just issued a Request for Proposals for design services, due Sept. 30, 2025.
The plan
- Renovate the first six floors to house departments like the Mayor’s Office, City Manager, Finance, and Parks + Rec.
- Shell out floors seven through 10 for future use.
- Add a new City Council chambers and employee entrance at the rear of the building.
Mayor Knox White says the renovation reflects Greenville’s downtown resurgence — and moving Council chambers from the top floor to the ground floor makes City Hall more accessible and encourages public participation. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and wrap in 2028.
Inspo
Let’s pretend we’re scrolling on Pinterest looking for “City Hall inspo pics.” We turned to our newsletters around the country to see the unique features of their city halls.
San José, CA | Richard Meier’s glass-walled dome of a City Hall makes government feel transparent, with a central rotunda and plaza designed for protests, celebrations, and everyday gathering. | Photo by the City of San José
Boston, MA | This Brutalist City Hall is iconic — a concrete landmark with a sprawling plaza that hosts everything from rallies to festivals. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Dallas, TX | I.M. Pei’s upside-down pyramid design makes Dallas City Hall unforgettable, anchored by a wide public plaza and reflecting pool built for big civic moments. | Photo via the City of Dallas
Seattle, WA | A glass-and-steel City Hall, this building features open terraces, public art, and a rain-harvesting system, blending sustainability with a welcoming civic “front porch” feel in the heart of downtown. | Photo via the City of Seattle
Austin, TX | This civic hub has copper-clad angles and an art-gallery-inspired interior. | Photo by ATXtoday
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